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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,360L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
40L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,600 rpm4,050 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
29.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,565 kg
3,450 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d7.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
1,000 km
621 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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